Global Scans · Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• [New] Beyond the legal and ethical challenges, telesurgery carries a profound humanitarian potential, and Brazil, as the fifth-largest country in the world, faces vast geographic disparities in healthcare access. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy sets a clear path toward reaching the EU target laid out in the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan of reducing the number of people at risk of poverty and social exclusion by at least 15 million by 2030, as well as helping eradicate poverty by 2050. Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
• [New] Individuals aged 65 and older are projected to reach 73 million by 2030, necessitating scalable healthcare delivery models. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The health disparities between First Nations people and non-Indigenous Australians are influenced by cultural and social determinants of health, differences in health risk factors, and equitable access to appropriate health services. AIHW Indigenous HPF
• [New] The complexities of modern technology, extensive communication networks, population growth, and migration pose constant threats to global health systems. LWW
• [New] The EPA acknowledges that there are risks to human health due to PFOA and PFOS and that holding polluters accountable is a priority. Federal Register
• [New] In parts of the world where access to mental health services is not possible because of armed conflict, cultural factors or a lack of sufficient providers, a pocket therapist could help fill a gap. News Center
• [New] Children are especially susceptible to potential pesticide-related health problems, such as neurological and behavioral development, hormone disruption and cancer. Environmental Working Group
• [New] A global coalition of animal-welfare groups and scientists is urging Japan to stop funding research aimed at industrial octopus farming, citing serious animal welfare, environmental and public health risks. SeafoodNews
• [New] The world's population is aging rapidly, reshaping how healthcare systems, corporations and investors approach long-term growth opportunities. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Improving women's health could yield 75 million disability-adjusted life years annually and boost annual global GDP by $1 trillion by 2040. Fortune
• [New] In healthcare, Medicare's new payment model, as outlined in another TechCrunch article, is designed to support AI agents for patient monitoring, creating a mechanism for reimbursement that could mitigate some financial risks. Coaio Limited
• [New] Animal health must be financed as a global public good because the benefits it generates cross every border and the risks of underinvestment are shared by all. Vet Candy
• [New] The healthcare sector faces a projected shortfall of 10 million workers by 2030, driving massive recruitment globally. AscendurePro
• [New] Healthcare will generate 1.8 million new positions annually through 2030. AscendurePro
• [New] If FDA clearance for continuous glucose monitoring arrives in the Apple Watch by late 2026 or early 2027, it could catalyse a reordering of the entire health wearables value chain - pulling payer reimbursement, physician prescribing behaviour, and enterprise health plan design into Apple's orbit. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] Mental health SaaS tailored for workplaces is surging, forecasted at 25% growth in 2026 as burnout rises. Appscrip
• [New] The National Rural Health Association predicts deep harm to rural patients, with many areas potentially losing their only hospital or emergency department. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] According to the World Health Organization, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year between 2030 and 2050 due to malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and heat stress. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The health impact of climate change depends on population vulnerability, resilience, and adaptation capacity. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Removing procedural hurdles will improve confidence among overseas Indians looking to invest back home, especially in well-governed, transparent projects. squarefootstory.com

Last updated: 24 May 2026